Welburn Avenue is in Halifax and in Calderdale district. HX3 8AB is located in the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Calder Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Welburn Avenue, Halifax, HX3 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HX3 8AE, HX3 8AD, HX3 8DY, HX3 8DZ, HX3 8AH, HX3 8AA, HX3 8ED, HX3 8EE, HX3 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HX3 8AB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.6% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64.8% | 57.6% | -7.2% | 51.0% | 6.6% |
| Male | 35.2% | 42.4% | 7.2% | 49.0% | -6.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 15.8% | 38.3% | 22.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 17.4% | -18.6% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 21.7% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 12.6% |
| Widowed | 29.8% | 22.6% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 16.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (45.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 15.6% | 13.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -34.8% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 44.3% | 31.4% | -12.9% | 12.7% | 18.7% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around HX3 8AB this area, 41.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 61.4% | 41.2% | -20.2% | 18.2% | 23.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.5% | 10.5% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 21.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.1% | 99.2% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welburn Avenue was 106.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% higher than the Hipperholme and Lightcliffe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Welburn Avenue has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Hipperholme and Lightcliffe and the 245th highest crime rate of 685 local areas in Calderdale .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Welburn Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-05-17 | £162,194 |
| 27 Welburn Avenue, Halifax, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2000-05-18 | £206,527 |
HX3 8AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HX3 8AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Full-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Part-Time Employee | 1 |
| Education | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe C of E Primary School Wakefield Road , Lightcliffe HX3 8SH | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy St Chad's Upper Green Lane , Hove Edge HD6 2PA | 1out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Finkil Street , Hove Edge HD6 2NT | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffe Hill Community Primary School Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TW | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Withinfields Primary School Withinfields , Southowram HX3 9QJ | 2out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Academy Stoney Lane , Lightcliffe HX3 8TL | 1out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighouse High School Finkil Street , HD6 2NY | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rastrick High School Field Top Road , Rastrick HD6 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane Academy Park Lane , Exley HX3 9LG | 1out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crossley Heath School Savile Park , HX3 0HG | 4out of 4 | 5,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sixth Form Academy Northgate House , HX1 1UN | - not rated | 3,396 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calderdale College Francis Street , HX1 3UZ | - not rated | 4,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane , Halifax HX3 8JE | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Hall Cheltenham Place , HX3 0AW | - not rated | 3,791 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Henry Smith School Boothroyd , HD6 3JW | 4out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beacon Lights Schools Rifaiyy Building (Hopwood Lane Entrance) , Francis Street HX1 5JY | - not rated | 4,548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightcliffe Tea Rooms | 101 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 741 yd | |
| Lydgate | 109 Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe | 767 yd | |
| Lightcliffe & Halifax Cricket Club | Lightcliffe Cricket Club, Till Carr Lane | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fung Wong Chinese Takeaway | 11 Leeds Road, Hipperholme | 168 yd | |
| Anisa's Indian Takeaway | 1 Whitehall Street, Hipperholme | 184 yd | |
| The Hippie Haddock | 6 Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme | 557 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 6A Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Ltd | 5 Co Op Shopping Parade, Denholme Gate Road | 285 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hipperholme Grammar School Bramley Lane | 582 yd | |
| Hipperholme Grammar School Playing Fields Deneholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Woodhead Recreation Ground Denholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Lightcliffe Golf Club KNOWLE TOP ROAD | golf | 909 yd |
| Brighouse Town Afc (Yorkshire Payments Stadium) BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB BRIGHOUSE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ST GILES ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Broad Oak Park TUCKROYD QUARRY TUCKROYD QUARRY HALIFAX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Woodhead Denholme Gate Road | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.